CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	$ 22,044	$ 22,902
Common stocks, cost	2	2
Mortgage loans, allowance for loan losses	$ 23	$ 24
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 30	$ 30
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	100,000	100,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	100,000	100,000